గుడ్డెద్దు చేలో పడినట్లు

guddeddu chelo padinatlu

Translation

Like a blind ox falling into a crop field.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe someone who acts recklessly, indiscriminately, or without foresight. Just as a blind ox in a lush field would eat or trample everything without knowing where to stop or what is valuable, it refers to a person who mindlessly indulges in something or handles a task without any plan or control.

Related Phrases

Did the mortars sing, or did the pestles sing?

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is excessive, chaotic, or nonsensical noise where it is difficult to distinguish who is speaking or what is being said. It often refers to a group of people all talking or shouting at once, creating a cacophony where no clear meaning can be derived, much like the rhythmic but loud thumping of wooden tools.

Like a plant that is born in the field and dies in the field itself.

This expression describes a situation where someone or something lives out its entire existence in one limited environment without ever venturing out or achieving broader recognition. It is often used to refer to people who are born, live, and die in the same place without seeing the world, or to ideas/projects that never leave their place of origin.

The ox died, but the branding mark was well-placed.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or a specific procedure was carried out perfectly, yet the ultimate goal or subject was lost. It highlights a bittersweet or ironic scenario where the operation was a success, but the patient died. It is often used to mock someone who focuses on technical perfection while failing to achieve the actual purpose.

A house where the wife is unhappy, and a farm where the ox is fallen, will not progress.

This proverb emphasizes that peace and health are foundational for success. If the woman of the house (the 'Aalu') is suffering or unhappy, the household cannot thrive. Similarly, if the ox used for plowing is weak or collapsed, the farming cannot move forward. It is used to highlight the importance of the well-being of those who anchor the home and profession.

Like a blind ox entering a crop field

This expression is used to describe someone who starts a task or enters a situation without any thought, direction, or awareness of the consequences. Just as a blind ox would aimlessly wander and ruin a field of crops because it cannot see where it is going, this phrase critiques reckless or mindless behavior.

Squint is better than blindness

A slightly better position. All pleasures and miseries are relative. When compared with a man with two of his legs amputated, the one with at least one leg is fortunate. It is the positive (optimistic) attitude that matters.

A ruby in horse dung

This expression is used to describe a person of great value, talent, or beauty who is found in a poor, dirty, or unworthy environment. It highlights the contrast between someone's inherent worth and their external circumstances.

Like a blind ox falling into a crop field.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks judgment and indiscriminately consumes or grabs everything they encounter without considering quality or consequences. Just as a blind ox cannot distinguish between good crops and weeds and eats everything in its path, it refers to acting blindly or haphazardly in a situation of abundance.

Like rain falling into the ocean

This expression is used to describe an action that is redundant, useless, or has no significant impact because it is being added to something that is already vast or abundant. Just as rain does not change the level of the sea, a small contribution or help given to someone who already has everything is considered pointless.

If oxen graze in the maddimanu field, will our meals stop?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's loss or actions do not affect another person's basic needs or routine. It highlights indifference or a sense of detachment, suggesting that someone else's problem is not their concern as long as their own sustenance or comfort is secured.